Salmon famously swim upstream to spawn and ensure the survival of their species. It’s a good metaphor for small business owners…go against the grain … Read more about Contrarian Business Practices: Swimming Upstream for Success
Age Matters in Your Employee Benefit Plans in 2025
It’s axiomatic that businesses can’t discriminate on the basis of age when it comes to hiring, promotion, etc. A federal law—Age Discrimination in … Read more about Age Matters in Your Employee Benefit Plans in 2025
12 Tax-Related Questions About a Company Vehicle
Most businesses use vehicles—cars, trucks, or vans—to conduct their activities. For example, on Schedule Cs for self-employed individuals in 2021 (the … Read more about 12 Tax-Related Questions About a Company Vehicle
10 Cybersecurity Strategies for Businesses: Protecting Against Modern Threats
Cybersecurity has become one of the most pressing concerns for businesses in the digital age, and for good reason. According to The State of … Read more about 10 Cybersecurity Strategies for Businesses: Protecting Against Modern Threats
5 Strategies for Actualizing Your New Year’s Resolutions
Many small business owners may set resolutions they hope to pursue in the coming year. Maybe it’s about finding and retaining good employees, adopting … Read more about 5 Strategies for Actualizing Your New Year’s Resolutions
Celebrate Your Business Success
2024 is drawing to a close. Hopefully, this year has been a good one for your business. Perhaps you’ve hit or exceeded your sales goals. Maybe you … Read more about Celebrate Your Business Success
Top Business Audiobooks for Small Business Leaders
Lifelong learning is paramount to running a successful and thriving small business. The “Strategies for Increased Learning for Owners and Staff” post … Read more about Top Business Audiobooks for Small Business Leaders
Looking Back on 2024: What’s Changed for Small Businesses?
Many things happened in 2024—locally, nationally, and internationally. Some of these changes directly impact small businesses. Here’s a roundup of … Read more about Looking Back on 2024: What’s Changed for Small Businesses?
Partnerships and LLCs: A Look at IRS Statistics
“The foundation of every successful partnership is not just shared vision but shared values.” – Author unknown A partnership is... A partnership is … Read more about Partnerships and LLCs: A Look at IRS Statistics
Top 5 Reasons You Need Customizable Templates for Your Business Estimates
When it comes to running a business, whether you're a freelancer, small business owner, or part of a larger team, one thing is for sure: you need … Read more about Top 5 Reasons You Need Customizable Templates for Your Business Estimates
What to Do if You Need Disaster Recovery Assistance
Between January 7, 2024, and November 7, 2024, there were 127 federally-declared disasters. It seems that the number of these disasters has been … Read more about What to Do if You Need Disaster Recovery Assistance
How a Payroll Software Free Trial Can Help You Make the Right Choice
Handling the realm of managing payrolls can be quite daunting for businesses as they strive to maintain precision and adhere to regulations while … Read more about How a Payroll Software Free Trial Can Help You Make the Right Choice
Offering Gift Cards in Your Business: What to Know
The National Retail Federation predicts that gift card sales—a popular holiday purchase—could reach $28 billion this holiday season. “The average … Read more about Offering Gift Cards in Your Business: What to Know
Are Team-Building Events Effective?
Team-building events can be an effective strategy if hosted correctly and everyone’s a willing participant. However, they can go wrong. Perhaps you’ve … Read more about Are Team-Building Events Effective?
How to Manage Global Mass Payouts with Ease
Businesses—even small ones—are going global, and money is changing hands. This can involve global mass payouts, which entail transferring substantial … Read more about How to Manage Global Mass Payouts with Ease
